S 738 · in committee · major
Dangerous Viral Gain of Function Research Moratorium Act
- defense
What this bill does
- The bill blocks federal research grants to institutions conducting gain-of-function research on viruses.
- Universities and research institutes that genetically alter viruses to enhance disease spread are affected.
- The ban applies immediately to any institution receiving federal research funding for this type of work.
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How would a federal ban on gain-of-function research funding affect U.S. competitiveness if other countries continue this research without restriction?
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Which current research projects or institutions would lose federal funding if this moratorium passes, and what scientific benefits might be lost?
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What evidence exists that gain-of-function research poses sufficient biosecurity risks to outweigh its potential public health benefits?
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Roger Marshall
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Introduced 2025-02-26
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Legislative timeline
2025-02-26 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2025-02-26 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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